Buttonbush

Buttonbush
(Cephalanthus occidentalis)

Height:

• 5 to 10 feet

Bloom:

• June to August

Classification:

• Native
• Tree / shrub

Sun:

• Part shade

Soil moisture:

• Medium to wet

Provides food for:

• Butterflies (flowers)
• Honey bees (flowers)
• Native bees (flowers)
• Hummingbirds (flowers)
• Caterpillars (foliage)
• Birds (seeds, caterpillars and other insects)

Notes:

• Works well in rain gardens or around vernal pools
• In garden settings, buttonbush can grow in much drier areas than it would typically be found growing in the wild.
• In drier settings, you may need to water it occasionally during droughts.
• Can be trimmed to maintain desired shape or height.

Native Range:

Relevant Backyard Ecology Resources:

Buttonbush: A summer extravaganza for pollinators